used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
anew
From this reading "That special has been sent back and it will take a long time to get it again, even if I could.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their plans should be defeated by such a simple means, yet such was the case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "That special has been sent back and it will take a long time to get it again, even if I could.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their plans should be defeated by such a simple means, yet such was the case.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "That special has been sent back and it will take a long time to get it again, even if I could.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "It's no use, boys," he declared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their plans should be defeated by such a simple means, yet such was the case.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their plans should be defeated by such a simple means, yet such was the case.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "It's no use, boys," he declared.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their plans should be defeated by such a simple means, yet such was the case.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
divisible by two
From this reading "That special has been sent back and it will take a long time to get it again, even if I could.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "That special has been sent back and it will take a long time to get it again, even if I could.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That special has been sent back and it will take a long time to get it again, even if I could.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That special has been sent back and it will take a long time to get it again, even if I could.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "That special has been sent back and it will take a long time to get it again, even if I could.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their plans should be defeated by such a simple means, yet such was the case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their plans should be defeated by such a simple means, yet such was the case.
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From this reading "It's no use, boys," he declared.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "That special has been sent back and it will take a long time to get it again, even if I could.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their plans should be defeated by such a simple means, yet such was the case.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
not any; not one
From this reading "It's no use, boys," he declared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
and nothing more
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their plans should be defeated by such a simple means, yet such was the case.
any competition
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their plans should be defeated by such a simple means, yet such was the case.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "That special has been sent back and it will take a long time to get it again, even if I could.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their plans should be defeated by such a simple means, yet such was the case.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their plans should be defeated by such a simple means, yet such was the case.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
carry out
From this reading "That special has been sent back and it will take a long time to get it again, even if I could.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their plans should be defeated by such a simple means, yet such was the case.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "That special has been sent back and it will take a long time to get it again, even if I could.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
the act of using
From this reading "It's no use, boys," he declared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE For a few moments the surprise of the cadets was such that they could think of nothing to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A look down the empty tracks showed not a sign of their special train, and further appeals to the agent only confirmed what he had first said.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "That special has been sent back and it will take a long time to get it again, even if I could.
but in spite of that
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their plans should be defeated by such a simple means, yet such was the case.
